Adirondack Explorer

A welcoming roar and yellow ice

It’s tricky to find winter hikes suitable for children. They can’t be too long or too difficult but they should have a destination that keeps the kids eager to move forward. The Tooley Pond Road along the South Branch of the Grasse River is perfect for a winter family hike as each of the seven short trails ends with a surprise.

We elect to climb a mountain first (there are two with trails). Coming from DeGrasse we drive past the trail

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